Golf putting and chipping trainer and desk accessory device

Abstract

This invention provides a golf putting and chipping trainer and desk accessory device (10) for improving a golfer's putting and chipping stroke which can also be used as a desk accessory when not being used as a trainer. The device (10) includes a ramp (20) in combination with a base (40). The ramp (20) has a face (22), an under side (24), a first end (26) and a second end (28). The second end (28) substantially defines an apex (30). The base (40) is rectangular and includes a first side (42), a bottom side (44), and a top side (46) having an aperture (48) contained therein which simulates a golf cup. The first side (42) of the base (40) and the first end (26) of the ramp (20) have a first thickness (58) and are cooperatively engaged. When used as a desk accessory, one or more novelties (56) are mountable to the top side (46) of the base (40). The novelties (56) may be of any of a variety of ornamental or utilitarian articles. The face (22) of the ramp (20) may include a laser engraved-logo. The ramp (20) has an upward slope such that a golf ball (70) which is propelled toward the ramp (20) in line with the aperture (48) at a predetermined rate of speed would cease rolling at a point approximately 17 inches beyond the center of the aperture (48) if the trainer was not present.

I claim: 
     
       1. A combination golf putting and chipping trainer and desk accessory device, said device comprising, in combination: a ramp having a face, an under side, a first end and a second end, said second end substantially defining an apex;   a rectangular base having a first side, a bottom side, and a top side, said top side having an annular aperture simulating a golf putting cup located therein, said first side of said base and said first end of said ramp having a first thickness and being cooperatively engaged; said aperture having a center and said face of said ramp having an upward slope from said second end to said first end such that a golf ball which is propelled toward said ramp in line with said aperture at a predetermined rate of speed would cease rolling at a point approximately 17 inches beyond said center of said aperture if said device was not present; and   one or more novelties mountable to said top side of said base, whereby said device may be used on top of a desk as a desk accessory when not being used as a golf putting and chipping trainer.   
     
     
       2. The device of claim 1 further comprising a logo having characteristics of being laser-engraved on said face of said ramp. 
     
     
       3. The device of claim 3 wherein said aperture has a diameter of 35/8 inches, said center of said aperture is disposed 2μ inches laterally from said first side, said first thickness equals one inch, and said ramp has a length of 61/2 inches, and a second thickness of 1/8 inch, whereby said upward slope of said face of said ramp is defined by an angle of approximately 7.668 degrees above horizontal. 
     
     
       4. The device of claim 1 adapted for use in combination with a substantially planar putting and chipping surface, said surface having a distal end and a proximal end, said ramp and said base being disposed, in combination, on said surface proximate said distal end with said apex of said ramp pointing toward said proximal end of said surface, wherein a golf ball positioned on said surface intermediate said ramp and said proximal end of said surface may be struck by a golf club and propelled toward said ramp and in line with said aperture. 
     
     
       5. The device of claim 4 wherein said aperture has a diameter of 35/8 inches, said center of said aperture is disposed 23/4 inches laterally from said first side, said first thickness equals one inch, and said ramp has a length of 61/2 inches, and a second thickness of 1/8 inch, whereby said upward slope of said face of said ramp is defined by an angle of approximately 7.668 degrees above horizontal. 
     
     
       6. The device of claim 4 further comprising a pair of elongated guide members disposed in horizontal spaced parallelism on said surface and extending vertically upward therefrom and substantially perpendicular to said second end of said ramp and adapted to receive said golf club intermediate therebetween adjacent laterally facing sidewalls of said elongated guide members, whereby said golf club may be translated intermediate said elongated guide members in guided fashion to strike said golf ball positioned intermediate said elongated guide members. 
     
     
       7. The device of claim 8 wherein said elongated guide members comprise attachment means for removably affixing said elongated guide members on said surface allowing horizontal translation of said elongated guide members along said surface, whereby putts of varying lengths may be attempted, and lateral translation of said elongated guide members with respect to each other, whereby golf clubs of various widths may be employed with the device. 
     
     
       8. The device of claim 4 further comprising one or more side rails abutting and extending vertically upward from the periphery of said surface and substantially perpendicular to said surface. 
     
     
       9. The device of claim 5 further comprising leveler means attached to said under side of said ramp and said bottom side of said base. 
     
     
       10. A combination golf putting and chipping trainer and desk accessory device, said device comprising, in combination: a ramp having a face, an under side, a first end and a second end, said second end substantially defining an apex;   a rectangular base having a first side, a bottom side, and a top side, said top side having an annular aperture simulating a golf putting cup located therein, said first side of said base and said first end of said ramp having a first thickness and being cooperatively and detachably engaged; said aperture having a center and said face of said ramp having an upward slope from said second end to said first end such that a golf ball which is propelled toward said ramp in line with said aperture at a predetermined rate of speed would cease rolling at a point approximately 17 inches beyond said center of said aperture if said device was not present; and   one or more novelties mountable to said top side of said base, whereby said base may be used on top of a desk as a desk accessory when not being used as a golf putting and chipping trainer.   
     
     
       11. The device of claim 10 wherein said aperture has a diameter of 35/8 inches, said center of said aperture is disposed 23/4 inches laterally from said first side, said first thickness equals one inch, and said ramp has a length of 61/2 inches, and a second thickness of 1/8 inch, whereby said upward slope of said face of said ramp is defined by an angle of approximately 7.668 degrees above horizontal. 
     
     
       12. The device of claim 10 adapted for use in combination with a substantially planar putting and chipping surface, said surface having a distal end and a proximal end, said ramp and said base being disposed, in combination, on said surface proximate said distal end with said apex of said ramp pointing toward said proximal end of said surface, wherein a golf ball positioned on said surface intermediate said ramp and said proximal end of said surface may be struck by a golf club and propelled toward said ramp and in line with said aperture. 
     
     
       13. The device of claim 12 wherein said aperture has a diameter of 35/8 inches, said center of said aperture is disposed 23/4 inches laterally from said first side, said first thickness equals one inch, and said ramp has a length of 61/2 inches, and a second thickness of 1/8 inch, whereby said upward slope of said face of said ramp is defined by an angle of approximately 7.668 degrees above horizontal. 
     
     
       14. The device of claim 12 further comprising a pair of elongated guide members disposed in horizontal spaced parallelism on said surface and extending vertically upward therefrom and substantially perpendicular to said second end of said ramp and adapted to receive a golf club intermediate therebetween adjacent laterally facing sidewalls of said elongated guide members, whereby said golf club may be translated intermediate said elongated guide members in guided fashion to strike a golf ball positioned intermediate said elongated guide members. 
     
     
       15. The device of claim 14 wherein said elongated guide members comprise attachment means for removably affixing said elongated guide members on said surface allowing horizontal translation of said elongated guide members along said surface, whereby putts of varying lengths may be attempted, and lateral translation of said elongated guide members with respect to each other, whereby golf clubs of various widths may be employed with the device. 
     
     
       16. The device of claim 12 further comprising one or more side rails abutting and extending vertically upward from the periphery of said surface and substantially perpendicular to said surface.